Strutural Welder

Audubon is currently seeking a Structural Welder to join our team in our Off Site Office. The Structural Welder will join, cut, and repair heavy metal parts—primarily steel beams, columns, and plates—to construct and reinforce frameworks for buildings, bridges, and infrastructure.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques.
• Layout, position, aligns, cut, assemble, and fit metal components together in various body positions and in various places.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or arc gas welding equipment.
• Weld metal materials to piping systems equipment using the appropriate welding procedure for the various equipment and metal types involved.
• Identify all equipment for job and process.
• Identify all safety risks and requirements.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:

• All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:
• Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
• Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
• Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Related trade school education is preferred.
• Four years' experience in the construction industry.
• Three years' experience as a Structural Welder.
• Must be able to obtain site & Safety training certifications required for the project.
• Construction safety practices.
• In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment and HSE guidelines.
• Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate and report effectively.
• Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently when required.
• Ability to motivate, lead, teach and train on proper work and safety procedures.
• Ability to think analytically, apply sound judgment, and solve problems.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment screening and, where applicable, a practical welding qualification test. The welding test is used to verify the skills required for the position and will be administered using consistent, job-related criteria. Candidates who provide current and verifiable qualifications meeting the applicable requirements may not be required to complete the practical test.

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